Jamaica produces a guide to energy efficiency and conservation standards
The Jamaica government has produced an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Standards Guide, as part of its effort to reduce that country’s energy consumption, starting with the public sector: Developed by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) through its Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP), the Guide contains standards to which …
Saint Lucia, Finland discuss cooperation on clean energy
Finland’s new Ambassador to Saint Lucia has indicated his country’s interest in strengthening cooperation in the area of renewable energy: Saint Lucia first established diplomatic relations with Finland in 2009 leading the way for its sister territories in the OECS, who subsequently embraced Finland at the diplomatic level in 2010. …
Barbados Water Authority looks forward to reaping the benefits of renewable energy
The Barbados Water Authority, with grant funding from the United Arab Emirates, is planning to undertake two major solar power projects, with the aim of reducing the Authority’s energy bill and increasing its efficiency: BWA project engineer Nathan Harte told the media the grant would allow the state-owned utility to …
European Union support for energy efficiency in Jamaica
The European Union is providing Jamaica with US$10 million in grant funding to support increased energy efficiency, particularly in the public sector: The Government has received additional funding support for its Energy Management and Efficiency Programme (EMEP) through a €9.17-million (US$10-million) grant from the European Union (EU). This is being …
Bill Clinton: Caribbean could “lead the world” in clean power
During a recent visit to Dominica, former US president Bill Clinton said that he believes that Dominica, and the Caribbean could become a global benchmark for renewable energy development: Former United States president Bill Clinton Tuesday said Caribbean countries could lead the global initiative for developing cleaner energy, reducing the threat …
Barbadian economist urges greater uptake of renewable energy technologies
Barbadian economist Dr. DeLisle Worrell believes that the Caribbean has been too slow in taking advantage of the renewable energy sector: Delivering the inaugural Confucius lecture at the Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination on Wednesday night, former Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados Dr DeLisle Worrell pointed out …
Geothermal energy “holds real promise” for the Eastern Caribbean
In an article on the London School of Economics website, Judith Ephraim of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, writes about the prospects for geothermal energy development in the Eastern Caribbean region: Though there is currently just one operational geothermal plant in the Caribbean, on the French island …